ScotlandThe weather in August in Edinburgh
It's cool to moderate in August in Edinburgh with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Edinburgh. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Edinburgh, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 26°C in 2022, Edinburgh reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 1°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 93 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in August for Edinburgh
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Edinburgh. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| Edinburgh | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 17°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 93 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in Edinburgh with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 16°C, with nights around 11°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Edinburgh is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in August in Edinburgh, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in Edinburgh
Temperature in August in Edinburgh over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Edinburgh, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in August in Edinburgh
Total precipitation in August in Edinburgh over the years
Daily UV index in August in Edinburgh
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Edinburgh, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Edinburgh by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Edinburgh. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.